Cemeteries in Kossuth County, IA
Kossuth County, Iowa has 41 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Algona (40) and Britt (1). Among them are 9 municipal cemeteries (22%), 7 church cemeteries (17%) and 4 Lutheran cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Kossuth County
- Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryAlgona · est. 1876Catholic cemetery
- Blackjar Lutheran CemeteryAlgonaLutheran cemetery
- German Lutheran CemeteryAlgonaLutheran cemetery
- Lotts Creek Lutheran CemeteryAlgonaLutheran cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryAlgonaLutheran cemetery
- Saint Benedict Catholic CemeteryAlgonaCatholic cemetery
- United Methodist CemeteryAlgonaMethodist cemetery
- Apostolic Christian CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Buffalo Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Burt Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Calvary CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Damman CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- East Lawn CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Fenton Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Garfield Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- German Township East CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Good Hope CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Harrison Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Highland Home CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Laurel Hill CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Lu Verne CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Maple Hill CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Meyer CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Plum Creek CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Portland CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Ramsey Reformed CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Ramsey Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Riverview CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryBrittCemetery
- Saint Matthews CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Saint Michaels CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Saint Pauls CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
- Seneca Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Swea Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Union Township CemeteryAlgonaMunicipal cemetery
- Whittemore CemeteryAlgonaCemetery
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How Kossuth County compares
Kossuth County has 28.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 52nd of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 186 deaths here in 2024, about 47 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (27th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Kossuth County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 28.5 | 15.7 | 52nd of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.2 | 9.1 | 89th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 186 | 32,472 | 53rd of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.5 | 6.4 | 50th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 369 | 27th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 47 | 88 | 71st of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 748 | 53rd of 99 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Iowa counties with the figure available. Compare Kossuth County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Kossuth County
- Lentz Funeral HomesFuneral home · Algona · (515) 295-2622
- Oakcrest Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Algona · (515) 295-3731
- Oakcrest Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Titonka · (515) 295-3731
- Oakcrest Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Whittemore · (515) 295-3731
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Kossuth County?
We list 41 cemeteries in Kossuth County, Iowa. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Kossuth County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Iowa vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Kossuth County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Iowa law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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